If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. However, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. We have the ford focus transmission for sale that you need at a price you will have to look twice at because it is so low. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. With powershift transmissions being used widely in selected focus. The powershift transmission is a sixspeed dualclutch automatic, and.
Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Transmission problem 2005 ford focus 4 cyl front wheel drive manual my daughter was driving my car when the clutch peddle want go all the way down. Mar 08, 2016 10 things you didnt know about the ford focus. The ford focus includes two different transmissions depending on the year.
In an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service bulletins over the last two months. The affected vehicles are 2011 to 2016 fiestas and 2012 to 2016 focus models. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission is analogous to two. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. Ford details powershift transmission for 2012 focus autoblog. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Jun 23, 2010 i have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. It all has to do with their power shift transmission. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017.
Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient, which is highly attractive with fuel. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire.
Transmission woes addressed by ford, but too late for. Dualclutch transmissions have not had the best reputation in. Mar, 2011 rebuilt automatic find answers to your 2005 ford focus question from certified mechanics and auto experts. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 ford focus transmissions online. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Once the car is warmed up it will not smoothly shift. Accessories in addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds fords rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. From the volkswagen experience to the latest spout of issues with fords powershift transmissions, the.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The dealership replaces it, we get the car back, it breaks again, we take it back, they. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Owners of ford fusions have also reported issues that can be. The accc claims this has caused safety concerns for owners, and. Rebuilt automatic find answers to your 2005 ford focus question from certified mechanics and auto experts. It is a fully automatic, electronically controlled fourspeed transmission designed for frontwheel drive vehicles. Our 2005 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
A 5speed manual transmission is standard and a 6speed automatic is optional, with selectshift manual mode an option for the automatic. This webpage contains 2005 ford focus owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. Ford powershift transmission issues explained caradvice. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Automatic transmission problems of ford focus part 1. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Ford focus, fiesta owners with faulty transmission get new compensation deal. The durashift is the version from 2007 and above and the 4f27e is the version used from 2000 to 2007. Our 2005 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
From the beginning, it would skip when i would accelerate in the lower gears, and more recently it has had issues falling out of gear into neutral and revving while im. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The brands powershift transmission was cited by consumer reports on tuesday as a reason for the automakers decline in the magazines annual. Ford focus problems 2005 ford focus power train problems. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. How much would it cost for transmission replacement. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Transmission problem 2005 ford focus 4 cyl front wheel drive manual my daughter was driving my car when the clutch peddle want go all the way down sponsored links. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden.
Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Oct 26, 2011 in an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service bulletins over the last two months. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. Our 2010 automatic ford focus demonstrated problems with shifting gears at about 7,000 miles. Mostly confined to the early 2012 s produced in 2011. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission locked up. Ford focus questions 2005 ford focus manual transmission. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits.
Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Now i have put 300 miles on it and when i put my foot on the gas at a stop light, it sudders, and makes noises in the transmission shifts. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars.
A 5speed manual transmission is standard, while a 6speed dualclutch automated manual transmission is available. May 03, 2011 our 2010 automatic ford focus demonstrated problems with shifting gears at about 7,000 miles. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. I dont know if my transmission is broken or my clutch slipped. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. Genuine ford part very good condition 117k miles 1year warranty located at tampa or ocala, florida 34429. Feb 03, 2014 after the 4th transmission flash i am still having problems. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. A newport woman told local 12 news she and two family members all bought the. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the little time weve had it, its been in the shop 78 times for the same thing. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Ive been having transmission related problems with my 2012 ford focus, which i bought used it was a lease vehicle before i bought it almost two years ago from carmax. This clip was when i was accelerating to pass a car.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Settlement approved for faulty ford focus and fiesta transmissions. After our 2012 focus was in service department for third time for same transmission problems they told us everything was correct and they gave us that memo of characteristics of the transmission that other people have been getting,so i have sent a formal complaint letter to ford motor company this week and i will post the reply if i receive one. I have a 2003 ford focus svt with a 6 speed manual transmission. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. Epa fuel economy estimates for the 20 ford focus are 2636 mpg cityhighway with 5speed manual, 2838 mpg with 6speed automatic. Ford focus transmission problems, overview and recall the 2000 th came and the ford company has decided to refresh the market by replacing the ford escort with an entirely new offering from europe. Told sales man that airbag engine light remains on. Roomy yet easy to maneuver, its dependable manual transmission and its dependable gas i4 2. After the 4th transmission flash i am still having problems. Code description fourspeed automatic fivespeed manual mtx75 2005 focus foc owners guide post2002fmt usa fus page 215. Find prices, release date, pictures, expert ratings, safety features, specs and price quotes. Ford focus owners have reported 96 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category.
My dealership keeps telling me its a transmission flash failure every single time. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Land a steal on this 2003 ford focus zx3 before someone else takes it home. Printable view 2533 kb the automatic transmission used in the vehicle is a new development. On 6112018, called customer service ford coporate spoke with a lady. Manual transmission problem of the 2005 ford focus 6 failure date. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars.
Aug 28, 20 automatic transmission should be smoother. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall.
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